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House prices in St Helens
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in St Helens have risen sharply over the past year — up +8.8% to a typical £182,923, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £198,057.
That's 33% below the UK average of £271,295.
St Helens house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in St Helens
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £301,801 ▲ +8.1%
- Semi-detached £198,057 ▲ +9.4%
- Terraced £151,927 ▲ +9.2%
- Flat £96,918 ▲ +3.7%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 12 POPLAR GROVE, WA10 4AW | £212,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 ST JOHN STREET, WA10 3NG | £123,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 BEAUFORT STREET, WA9 3BE | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 434 LEACH LANE, WA9 4NA | £388,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 40 ROLAND AVENUE, WA11 9AS | £140,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 RENNIE AVENUE, WA10 4EN | £202,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 27 ULLSWATER AVENUE, WA11 7PR | £177,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 33 WOMACK GARDENS, WA9 5UY | £385,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 126 OXFORD STREET, WA10 2BX | £150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 HORSEY MERE GARDENS, WA9 5UP | £175,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in St Helens costs 5.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how St Helens ranks nationally →
St Helens is the 26th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 76,509 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in St Helens.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 45.4%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £871
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Liverpool £184,670
- House prices in Bradford £187,452
- House prices in Knowsley £188,727
- House prices in Calderdale £189,509
- House prices in Rotherham £192,309
- House prices in Barnsley £173,077
- House prices in Doncaster £172,857
- House prices in Wigan £194,494
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in St Helens?
- The average house price in St Helens is £182,923, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in St Helens changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in St Helens have risen +8.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in St Helens by property type?
- Latest average prices in St Helens:
- detached homes: £301,801
- semi-detached homes: £198,057
- terraced homes: £151,927
- flats: £96,918
- Is St Helens affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in St Helens costs 5.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how St Helens ranks nationally.
- Is St Helens an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in St Helens costs £182,923 — 33% less than the UK average of £271,295. St Helens is the 26th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in St Helens?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around St Helens's average of £182,923, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in St Helens?
- On a typical St Helens sale at £182,923, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,200–£3,300, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in St Helens?
- Moving home in St Helens typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.